Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam
Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam is an earth dam located in McCulloch County, Texas, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam
The primary purpose of Brady Creek Ws Scs Site 13 Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Brady;mcculloch Swcd (local government). It impounds the Tr-needle Creek.
The dam stands 29 feet tall and stretches 2,180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,823 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 02/26/2019.
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Location
| State | Texas |
| County | McCulloch |
| River/Stream | Tr-needle Creek |
| Coordinates | 31.08192, -99.55404 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,823 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,823 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF BRADY;MCCULLOCH SWCD |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 02/26/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | TX01671 |
| Federal ID | TX01671 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |